The video below shows how energy storage is benefiting the community of Parry Sound. The IESO says that electricity demand in Ontario is expected to increase by 40% over the next twenty years, battery storage is part of the solution to support the clean electricity system.
June 10, 2024 MONTONI, the Fonds immobilier de solidarité FTQ and Montez Corporation, in collaboration with the City of Châteauguay, are delighted to announce the start of construction of Écoparc Châteauguay 30, a green industrial project valued at $95 million. The building will feature nearly 450,000 square feet of space, divided into five industrial-purpose units. Strategically…
Janaury 9, 2023 Thinking “Outside the Box” Could Play a Crucial Role in the Future of Substation Automation. The future of power system substations may be redefined by the application of virtualization. At least that is what an increasing number of utilities are envisioning as they explore the opportunity for increased virtualization in substation design….
July 22, 2024 As demand for electricity increases, the need to diversify supply also rises. In Episode 120 of thinkenergy, Lesley Gallinger, CEO of Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), unpacks what’s driving the transformation of the province’s power system, the potential opportunities, and the obstacles standing in the way. From hydrogen innovation to resource…
January 18, 2024 On Sunday, January 14, CTV National News had a segment that explained the role of Alberta’s Electric System Operator (AESO) in maintaining grid stability for the province to prevent rotating black outs. Albertans were asked to unplug and switch off their lights to ensure essential services were taken care of. This prevention…
Canada’s Energy Future series explores how possible energy futures might unfold for Canadians over the long term. Canada’s Energy Future 2023 focuses on the challenge of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For the first time, we explore net-zero scenarios to help Canadians and policy makers see what a net-zero world could look like….
September 13, 2023 By Blake Marchand On February 6th and 7th Electro-Federation Canada sent a delegation of staff and members to Ottawa in an effort to engage with MPs and policy makers on the industry’s role in powering a changing world and Canada’s efforts to reach net-zero goals. The mission for EFC and its members was to develop…